Description:
As climate change intensifies, Asia’s agricultural systems face mounting pressure from rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and shifting growing seasons. This event, co-organised by the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and WOMAG, will bring together industry experts and innovators to explore the development and deployment of climate-resilient crops that can thrive in these changing conditions.
This event will showcase real-world success stories from across the region and cross-sector collaboration to ensure food security and sustainable livelihoods. From methane-resistant and salt-tolerant rice varieties to drought-resistant millet, discover how Asia is sowing resilience for generations to come.
Speakers: Kim Cygler, Investor Relations Mandala Capital
Moderator: Shab Kumar, TierraSphere Growth Strategist
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About French Chamber of Commerce Singapore
The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (FCCS) is a dynamic business platform that fosters connections and promotes trade relations between Singapore and France. Established in 1979, it is part of a global network of French Chambers of Commerce. With a strong membership base, the FCCS offers a range of services to support businesses in their development in Singapore and the region.
Kim Cygler
Kim Cygler joined Mandala Capital in 2024 as part of the investment team and investor relations.She was previously working in a Series A startup as a Strategy Associate and Investor Relations. Prior to that, she was working in an early-stage Venture Capital in Singapore.Kim Cygler graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Master in Management following her completion from a double diploma of Bachelor of Finance and International Business at McGill University in Canada.
About Mandala Capital:
Mandala Capital, founded in 2008. is a private equity focused exclusively on investments in the food and agriculture value chain across South and South-East Asia. Since its inception in 2008, Mandala has deployed over USD 250 million across the sector, working closely with management teams to build industry leaders to transform existing food systems.Our aim is to transform the lives of hundreds of millions of farmers, making agriculture more sustainable, climate friendly and resilient while increasing affordability and accessibility to healthy and nutritious food.
Shab Kumar: Growth Strategist TierraSphere
Shab is a business model innovation consultant with a background in business development and growth. He focuses on sustainable agrifood and food systems advocacy for startups, VCs, corporates, and philanthropic organisations.
He also develops growth strategies, sustainable bar programmes, food forests, and climate-adaptive spaces for his hospitality clients. When he isn't engaged with all of the above, he makes custom low-waste zero-abv drinks, hosts sustainability pub quizzes, and moderates panels for various sustainability communities in Singapore and beyond.
